A version of this article appeared on Bloomberg News. Elon Musk promised that his autonomous ride-hailing vehicles would be accessible to half of the United States population, but a starkly different reality is unfolding on the ground in Texas. Public regulatory filings reveal that Tesla has deployed just 59 vehicles in its entire robotaxi fleet. The service is currently restricted to three Texas cities, including Austin, Dallas, and Houston. This small fleet size falls well short of the bearish outlook held by external market analysts, who note a decade-long pattern of overpromising on autonomous driving timelines. Real-world testing of the service in Austin revealed immediate operational bottlenecks. Passengers faced wait times stretching up to 30 minutes, alongside periods where they were entirely barred from booking rides through the system. In one instance, a retrofitted Model Y vehicle arrived for a pickup but failed to start, displaying an error message that instructed the rider to contact customer support. Additional routing issues forced passengers to walk several buildings away to reach their vehicles, even when closer, open access points were available. The current fleet relies on Model Y cars equipped with Full Self-Driving (FSD) technology and human safety monitors. While the company has discussed a purpose-built vehicle called the Cybercab, the existing challenges point to deep software and operational hurdles. In past corporate earnings calls, the chief executive officer stated that autonomous vehicles occasionally get confused by atypical traffic situations, causing them to stop or drive in circles. To expand from fewer than 60 vehicles to a broader commercial footprint, the firm faces intense pressure to improve its basic metrics of vehicle availability, routing accuracy, and system reliability. Comments (0) Leave a Comment No comments yet. Be the first to share your thoughts!
Jun 14, 2026 · via mjengohub.co.ke
A Santa Monica woman who opposes the use of two parking lots on Broadway as Waymo recharging stations can be deposed by attorneys for the autonomous vehicle company and must produce relevant documents, a judge has ruled. In a sworn declaration, Paula Achter, who works from home, says she has had to adjust her sleeping habits and do her job from a different location in her apartment due to the noise from the Waymo vehicles passing her building. She further says that humans are not the only ones being bothered. “I used to hear birds singing in the morning from my apartment,” the 69-year-old Achter says. “I’ve noticed I don’t hear them anymore. I believe that they have nested elsewhere due to the Waymo frequency.” On Friday, Judge Bradley Phillips, who is presiding over the dueling litigation between Waymo and the city, ruled that the firm’s lawyers are entitled to Achter’s deposition and requested documents within 15 days. “The court finds that the documents and testimony sought by Waymo are potentially relevant and certainly calculated to lead to the discovery of admissible evidence,” the judge wrote. Achter “has not demonstrated that compliance with the subpoenas would impose an undue burden and she has not substantiated her assertions that the requests are invasive and unduly burdensome,” the judge further wrote. Waymo lawyers contend in their court papers that Achter “actively participated in a coordinated campaign to physically block Waymo’s autonomous vehicles from entering or exiting the Broadway Lots — a practice known as “stacking” — and thereby exacerbating the very conditions the city attributes to Waymo. “Achter embraced this role, describing herself as “stacker P” and volunteering for overnight stacker missions,” according to the Waymo lawyers’ court papers. Achter had claimed in a more recent declaration that she has already produced
Jun 14, 2026 · via mynewsla.com
Smart Traffic Fund drives safer trips Facing high population density and rising transport demand, the Government established the $1 billion Smart Traffic Fund to encourage research and development and drive innovations that enhance commuting convenience, maximise network efficiency and improve driving safety. A prime example is the Smart Ding Ding System, developed by Hong Kong Tramways over a period of more than a year with fund backing. The system utilises radio frequency identification (RFID) technology to boost operational efficiency and safety. Real-time precision "On each tram, we have installed an RFID reader on the roof," explained Hong Kong Tramways Assistant Manager (Technical Support) Chan Tsz-to. "We have also installed RFID tags at about 400 different locations across our network on the span wires. When a tram passes these tags, the system detects its actual location in real time." Before this system was installed, the company had relied on track switches to determine a tram’s location, a method limited by track configuration. Now, with precise real-time data, control room staff can better manage service intervals, handle unexpected disruptions and co-ordinate emergency manoeuvres. This operational upgrade also benefits the public. By combining real-time tracking with historical data, the company now provides estimated arrival times for the next three trams on its mobile application, allowing passengers to plan their journeys with ease. Furthermore, the system prioritises safety at the network’s 20 L-shaped curves. Special RFID tags have been installed at the curves to monitor tram speeds and ensure speeds remain within the safe limit of 8km per hour when taking a bend. "If the tram's speed is higher than the limit, an alarm is emitted by the system to alert the driver to slow down before entering the curve," Mr Chan added. Safeguarding roads Following incidents where lorry-mounted cranes struck road infrastructure, mandatory
Jun 14, 2026 · via news.gov.hk
From：Internet Info Agency 2026-06-14 08:15:07 Qijing Auto has obtained Guangzhou’s L3-level autonomous driving road testing permit, and relevant models have already commenced preliminary L3 autonomous driving tests locally. The brand is jointly developed by GAC Group and Huawei Qiankun, positioned as a premium intelligent new energy vehicle marque, with its entire lineup equipped with Huawei Qiankun’s latest intelligent technologies. Qijing’s dedicated manufacturing facility has implemented an “unmanned operating system” across key processes—including vehicle transfer, road testing, and pressure differential control—to enhance production efficiency. Currently, the Qijing GT7 has launched pre-sales starting at RMB 219,900. Co-developed in depth by GAC and Yinwang, the GT7 features Huawei’s six core automotive intelligent solutions. It is equipped with the next-generation HarmonySpace cockpit based on HarmonyOS, Huawei Qiankun ADS 5 intelligent driving system, a closed dual-chamber air suspension, and debuts Huawei’s Qiankun Chitu platform. The vehicle achieves a 0–100 km/h acceleration time of just 2.98 seconds and offers a maximum range of up to 900 kilometers. Dreame CEO Yu Hao Banned Across Platforms Over Controversial Marketing Remarks BYD Delays Hungary Plant Launch to Q4 2024, Halts Turkey Factory Plans Xiaomi's "Xun Tian" SUV Wheel Photos Leaked; 5-Seat and 7-Seat Models Coming Hyundai India Supplier Plant Halted by Fire, Full Operations Expected to Resume by June 22 Porsche CEO Says Taycan Launched Too Early, But Stays Committed to Electrification Toyota's New Mid-Engine Lightweight Sports Car Spotted; May Launch as MR2 or Celica by 2028 Ford Unveils Explorer ST Sinister Package: Official Blacked-Out Exterior for $1,695 Finnish Startup Donut Lab Exposed for Solid-State Battery Fraud; Regulators Investigate
Jun 14, 2026 · via english.news18a.com
Car patents are usually focused on unique design elements or aerodynamic improvements. But BYD has just published a new patent that addresses an often overlooked safety concern. The recent patent is for underbody detection of living organisms, using computer vision to capture an image of the vehicle’s underside, which is then stored as a reference image once the vehicle is turned off. It was published by China’s National Intellectual Property Administration on June 12th. BYD’s recent patent could save lives The underbody detection patent has some boring jargon to read through, basically learning to identify static components, like suspension parts and the battery enclosure, so it can see what is different when it stands. Namely, living organisms. It will be able to distinguish between harmless environmental changes, like shadows and debris, and movement from a living thing. While the initial reaction to such a patent is to acknowledge BYD’s overall improvements to its monitoring system, with BYD attempting to create a broader, more intelligent sensing ecosystem across the entire vehicle, I think this specific sensor is pretty standout. Remember that whole debacle with Kit Kat? I’ve discussed it before, but it was a national story about a Waymo running over a cat in San Francisco. It was used as an argument against autonomous vehicles, with critics claiming they posed a danger to society. Some even claimed the Waymo had driven over the sidewalk to intentionally hit the cat. While it’s sad to see a cat die, Waymo wasn’t really at fault. At least in my opinion. Footage showed that the cat had lied down in front of the Waymo’s front tire out of range of the sensors. You could say that Waymo doesn’t have enough sensors, but a human wouldn’t have seen this cat either. In fact, humans kill 5.4
Jun 13, 2026 · via autonocion.com
9 New US Traffic Laws Travelers Should Be Aware Of In 2026 Few things scream American travel more than hitting the road on an epic tour of the United States. From the deserts of the Southwest, through to the Smoky Mountains in the East, and everything in between, it's an unequalled country for road tripping. But travelers often assume that traffic laws are broadly the same wherever they go. In reality, driving rules can vary significantly between states, and most of them are updating and changing rules, or even adding completely new ones on a yearly basis. 2026 is no different, with a number of changes coming into play across the country. Many of the changes focus on distracted driving, automated enforcement, speeding, and roadside safety. In short, they're often vital but nuanced shifts that might fly as an unenforced bad habit in some states. While local drivers may have spent months hearing about these updates, visitors arriving from another state or overseas could easily find themselves breaking the rules without realizing it. Whether you're planning a cross-country road trip, driving between national parks, or simply renting a car during a vacation, these are some of the new traffic laws worth knowing before you hit the road in 2026. Wherever you go, don't forget to throw on a playlist packed with the best road trip songs. Pennsylvania begins enforcing Paul Miller's Law In the past, Pennsylvania prohibited texting while driving but allowed motorists to hold their phones for other purposes, like directions or for calls. That all changed with Paul Miller's Law. This legislation was introduced in June 2025 in remembrance of Paul Miller, who was killed in 2010 in a collision with a tractor-trailer that crossed the median while the driver was distracted by their cell phone. Lawmakers hope
Jun 13, 2026 · via islands.com
China’s Xiaomi unveils robotic arm that enables remote, hands-free home EV charging Xiaomi has unveiled a home charging robotic arm designed to automatically connect and charge electric vehicles. The Chinese tech giant, Xiaomi, has offered a closer look at its vision for the future of home EV charging, unveiling a robotic arm system that can automatically connect a vehicle to a charger without any driver intervention. The company says the technology is scheduled for commercial release in the fourth quarter of 2026. The automated charging arm is intended to work alongside smart parking functions, creating an integrated experience in which a vehicle parks itself and begins charging autonomously. According to Xiaomi, the goal is to remove the friction from everyday EV ownership by combining automation and AI into a single home charging solution. The company also stressed that the demonstration video released with the announcement was recorded in a real-world environment rather than a controlled concept showcase. Xiaomi said the functions featured in the footage are already production-ready, suggesting that the technology is nearing commercial deployment. Drivers can park, walk away, and let the robot do the charging As part of the unveiling, Xiaomi outlined a range of everyday use cases designed to make home EV charging almost entirely hands-free. The company says the system is built around convenience, allowing drivers to interact with the charger as little as possible, CarNewsChina writes. One of the key features is what Xiaomi describes as automatic charging. After the vehicle is parked, the robotic arm detects its position, connects the charging cable, and begins charging without requiring any manual input. Drivers can simply leave the vehicle and let the system handle the rest. The charging process is also designed to end automatically. Once the battery reaches full capacity or a user-defined charging limit,
Jun 13, 2026 · via interestingengineering.com
A Washington driver’s Tesla literally made an entrance by swerving into someone’s garage door and smashing it completely open. Of course, because Tesla’s autonomous driving software has a reputation for making dumb errors and getting into accidents, they’re blaming it all on the car. According to local reporting from King 5 News, the driver of the vehicle is claiming that Tesla’s self-driving mode “malfunctioned” before the crash on Monday, which police say they’re investigating. A photo shows the red Tesla firmly lodged in the victimized garage, with the mangled remains of the garage door hanging around it. (A cop can be seen snapping a pic of the cartoonish spectacle, surely for official investigative purposes.) Beyond the driver’s claims of deus ex machina, the details so far are mundane. Officers from the Redmond Police Department responded to the scene at around 11 AM, according to King 5. No injuries were reported, thankfully, and there were no indications that impairment was a factor. The reporting states the driving mode in question was Tesla’s “autopilot system,” instead of the proper Autopilot, which is Tesla’s less advanced driving system. Full Self-Driving (Supervised) is Tesla’s more capable feature, although its name is a misnomer, since it’s not capable of fully driving itself and requires constant supervision. If Tesla’s driving software really was at fault, it’s easy to see how the driver may have been lulled into a false sense of security. The software certainly has a track record of veering unexpectedly. Cars running Full Self-Driving have displayed such a proclivity for driving into the path of oncoming trains that federal regulators launched an entire investigation into this literal death-drive phenomenon. Earlier this year, a SpaceX engineer even shared footage showing how FSD suddenly turned and tried to drive straight into a lake, forcing them to
Jun 13, 2026 · via futurism.com
ADCU accuses TfL of “abandoning London’s drivers” as Uber and Wayve prepare autonomous vehicle trial in the capital - Perry Richardson - 13 minutes ago - 2 min read The App Drivers’ and Couriers’ Union (ADCU) has accused Transport for London (TfL) of failing to provide answers over the planned rollout of autonomous vehicles in the capital, following announcements that Uber and autonomous driving technology firm Wayve are preparing for public trials. The union’s intervention comes after Uber and London-based Wayve opened an interest list for people wanting to take part in future autonomous vehicle journeys. Uber has described the technology as “tested and ready to go”, with London set to become the first city in the world to host commercial Wayve journeys before the technology expands to more than 10 cities globally. During the initial phase, the vehicles are expected to operate with a human safety driver behind the wheel. However, ADCU says fundamental questions remain unanswered about the role of those drivers and the regulatory framework surrounding the trials. According to the union, TfL has informed ADCU that it has not been involved in discussions regarding the proposed deployment and that no operator has formally approached the regulator. Cristina-Georgiana Ioanitescu, ADCU General Secretary, criticised TfL’s position, saying: “TfL cannot just abandon London’s drivers, shrug its shoulders and say ‘it’s nothing to do with us’ as massive global corporations fundamentally reshape the taxi and private hire industry.” Ioanitescu added that drivers require immediate clarity on licensing and accountability arrangements before any trial proceeds. “Our members need urgent answers from TfL about the use of human safety drivers during the trial phase,” she said. “Will these safety drivers be required to hold a valid TfL Private Hire Vehicle (PHV) licence? Who will be held liable if there is a technical
Jun 13, 2026 · via taxi-point.co.uk
Self-driving cars could be introduced on Irish roads in a controlled rollout, experts say If you believe Elon Musk, the chief executive of Tesla, fully autonomous self-driving cars have been only a few years away for nearly a decade now, however, progress in the area has been very slow given the difficulty of the challenge it presents and the severe consequences that could result if something goes wrong. In the US, companies have been working on the problem for years with some rolling out driverless taxi programmes across major cities such as Los Angeles, Dallas, and Heuston. Earlier this week, Uber said users could sign up for a chance to ride in London's first robotaxis as soon as regulators give the go-ahead for launch. Uber said the cars will use technology from British start-up Wayve to drive themselves round the English capital's streets, but will initially have trained operators sitting behind the wheel monitoring the system. In addition, Tesla has its supervised driver assistance software authorised in Belgium, the Netherlands, Lithuania, Estonia and Denmark. However, this is not a fully autonomous driving software that has long been promised by the US electric carmaker. Tesla has also reportedly been in talks with the Irish Government to get its driver assistance software approved here. Read More Professor of electrical and electronic engineering at the University of Galway, Martin Glavin, who has for years been working on the technology that helps cars see better, said he believes autonomous vehicles should be allowed onto Irish roads in a controlled manner as the technology behind them is “very good” and getting better every day. Prof. Glavin also works with the Connaught Automotive Research (CAR) Group, which is based out of the University of Galway and is affiliated with Lero, the Research Ireland Centre for Software.
Jun 13, 2026 · via irishexaminer.com
I got hit by a car in a crosswalk two Fridays ago. I'm fine. I was mostly able to dodge the car, and I caught it on video as it sped off. When I made a post online about the incident, I mentioned that things could have been worse if I had been pushing a stroller. Someone responded with a police scanner, from that same day, describing a crash in which a child was loaded into an ambulance after a stroller was hit by a vehicle. Chattanooga has made remarkable progress reducing violent crime. Overall, it has fallen for multiple years in a row, and homicides continue to trend downward. Here, the city identified a public safety problem, collected data, assigned responsibility and acted with urgency. Yet we approach traffic violence very differently. Traffic crashes continue to kill and seriously injure Chattanoogans every year, but we often treat them as unavoidable. We call them accidents and rarely ask why they keep happening. Rarely do we ask whether the streets themselves are contributing to the outcome. (IN THE NEWS: Jury finds driver guilty after 2023 Frazier Avenue crash) In a Centers for Disease Control and Prevention study of 29 wealthy nations, the United States ranked worst for traffic deaths. The difference isn't genetics or driving skill. It's that many peer countries design their roads around the reality that humans make mistakes. That is why I was initially excited to learn Chattanooga was pursuing a $17 million Safe Streets for All grant. This is one of the few federal funding sources specifically aimed at transportation safety. Before I go any further, let me be clear: I am not opposed to data, research, technology or Chattanooga's Smart City initiatives. The problem is when information becomes a substitute for action. The grant proposal describes
Jun 13, 2026 · via timesfreepress.com
Tesla is gradually turning autonomous driving into a video game. If you have been using Full Self-Driving (Supervised) recently, your Tesla might soon throw a mini party on your center screen to celebrate your driving habits. David Moss (@DavidMoss), a Tesla owner who previously made headlines for going almost 13,000 miles on FSD without a single intervention and completing the first fully autonomous, coast-to-coast drive across Canada, noticed a surprise on his screen when going out for a drive on Friday morning. “My 2025 Model 3 screen this morning when backing out of the driveway just randomly congratulated me all at once back to back on passing FSD streak of 250, 500, 1000, & 5000 miles,” he said on X, noting that he’s currently going on 8,767 miles without an intervention. Party Time 🎊 — David Moss (@DavidMoss) June 12, 2026 My 2025 Model 3 screen this morning when backing out of the driveway just randomly congratulated me all at once back to back on passing FSD streak of 250, 500, 1000, & 5000 miles I couldn’t catch 250 on camera in time My FSD streak is currently at 8,767 miles pic.twitter.com/2SF1HZtnbq Moss shared images of his center display completely blanketed in bright, multi-colored digital confetti. Right in the middle of the driving visualization, a glowing banner pops up reading "X mi Streak Reached." The Evolution of FSD Gamification These new celebratory graphics add to a pattern of gamification that has been solidifying with recent FSD updates. First, FSD v14.2 introduced a dedicated Self-Driving Stats section in the vehicle menu to track the total ratio of autonomous versus manual miles driven. Then, Tesla debuted intervention-less FSD streaks in version 14.3.3 last month, adding a dedicated streak widget on the left side of the main screen, right above the speed limit
Jun 13, 2026 · via notateslaapp.com
Xiaomi unveils home charging robotic arm, targeting Q4 2026 launch Xiaomi Auto announced yesterday that its home charging robotic arm is expected to hit the market in the fourth quarter of 2026. According to Xiaomi, the robotic arm is designed to provide a seamless, intelligent experience that bridges automated parking with autonomous charging. Xiaomi emphasised that the demonstration video released alongside the announcement was filmed in a real-world setting, confirming that all showcased features are production-ready. Key features and user scenarios Xiaomi highlighted several convenience-focused scenarios for the home charging robotic arm: - “Lazy” charging: Once the vehicle is parked, the system automatically initiates the charging process. Owners can simply park and walk away without needing to issue any commands or perform manual operations. - Automatic unplugging: The robotic arm automatically disconnects the charging gun once the battery reaches full capacity or a pre-set limit. - Remote charging: Users can initiate charging remotely via their smartphones, provided the vehicle is parked within the robotic arm’s reach, eliminating the need to physically attend to the car. The rise of automated charging The race for automated charging solutions is heating up, with several major players in the Chinese automotive sector making significant strides: - Li Auto: During the launch of the Li Auto i8 pure electric SUV last year, CEO Li Xiang announced that the company was actively testing its own automatic charging robot. - Aito: In August last year, Harmony Intelligent Mobility Alliance (HIMA) showcased a demonstration of the Aito M8 pure electric version using a robotic arm. The system allows drivers to use an “off-vehicle parking” feature to guide the car into a charging bay, where a smartphone app triggers the robotic arm to open the charging port and insert the plug. The process is designed to be completed within
Jun 13, 2026 · via carnewschina.com
When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Quick Summary Researchers have created a new camera sensor that mimics the human eye, allowing self-driving cars to see more clearly in the dark. The technology could improve night-time safety by helping vehicles detect hazards, pedestrians and obstacles more reliably. One of the biggest challenges for self-driving cars isn't navigating busy city streets or complex junctions but coping with changing light. Confused advanced camera systems may about to get a whole lot clearer. Researchers at Penn State University have developed a new light-adaptive sensor designed to work more like the human eye. Instead of struggling when lighting conditions change, the technology automatically adjusts in real time. This helps cameras maintain accuracy from bright daylight to dusk or near darkness. Early tests showed more than 95% visual accuracy across different lighting conditions. Promising stuff. The breakthrough takes inspiration from the rods and cones in our eyes, which constantly adapt as light levels change. By mimicking that process, the sensor could help autonomous vehicles recognise pedestrians, cyclists and obstacles more consistently, even when visibility is poor. Night-time is still one of the toughest environments for driver-assistance and autonomous driving systems. Existing cameras can lose accuracy in the face of glare, darkness, fog or sudden changes in brightness. This is why carmakers continue investing heavily in new sensor technology. While this latest development won't instantly create fully autonomous cars, it could become an important piece of the puzzle. Better vision means better hazard detection, faster reactions and improved safety when conditions are less than ideal. For drivers, that could eventually mean cars that spot danger before you do – even on the darkest roads. And if self-driving technology is ever going to become truly mainstream, learning
Jun 13, 2026 · via autos.yahoo.com
Commercial Vehicle Group and Advanced Energy Shares Are Soaring, What You Need To Know Weixin Lin / June 12, 2026 What Happened? A number of stocks jumped in the afternoon session after Trump's Iran peace signal offered more credible prospect of ending a three-month supply-chain disruption that squeezed manufacturers, logistics companies, and commodity processors since the Strait of Hormuz effectively closed in late February. Cyclical stocks led the broader rally, with the VIX falling 12.5% to 19.44, a sign that investors were broadly repricing geopolitical risk lower. The Strait handles roughly 20% of global seaborne oil; its closure forced rerouting at significant cost while elevating energy-input costs for industrial producers. Lower oil, WTI at $87.71 from a wartime peak near $100, directly reduces operating costs across manufacturing, chemicals, and transportation. The rate hike probability falling from 51% to 36% additionally improved the financing environment for capital-intensive industrials that have deferred investment decisions. The stock market overreacts to news, and big price drops can present good opportunities to buy high-quality stocks. Among others, the following stocks were impacted: - Heavy Transportation Equipment company Commercial Vehicle Group (NASDAQ:CVGI) jumped 7.9%. Is now the time to buy Commercial Vehicle Group? Access our full analysis report here, itâs free. - Electronic Components company Advanced Energy (NASDAQ:AEIS) jumped 4.1%. Is now the time to buy Advanced Energy? Access our full analysis report here, itâs free. Zooming In On Commercial Vehicle Group (CVGI) Commercial Vehicle Groupâs shares are extremely volatile and have had 57 moves greater than 5% over the last year. In that context, todayâs move indicates the market considers this news meaningful but not something that would fundamentally change its perception of the business. The biggest move we wrote about over the last year was 3 months ago when the stock gained 23.2% on
Jun 12, 2026 · via stockstory.org
PXGEO and Equinor have signed a one-year framework agreement to conduct advanced testing of the Saab Sabertooth. The project aims to validate the performance of this autonomous underwater vehicle in underwater infrastructure inspection tasks without requiring direct operator intervention during the mission. The initiative marks PXGEO's entry into the autonomous underwater inspection segment , a market that is gaining prominence as the offshore industry accelerates the adoption of technologies capable of reducing operating costs and improving efficiency in complex environments. As part of the agreement, an initial test campaign has already been scheduled off the coast of Norway. During the operation, the Saab Sabertooth will autonomously perform docking maneuvers before carrying out inspection tasks on underwater infrastructure . In addition, the system will operate in AUV (Autonomous Underwater Vehicle) mode, using integrated sensors to gather environmental information. Onboard equipment includes sonar systems and cameras that will provide detailed data on the condition of the inspected assets. The test will serve to verify the platform's autonomous behavior under real-world conditions and evaluate its ability to complete subsea inspection missions with a high level of independence. The Saab Sabertooth has been developed to combine autonomous navigation capabilities with underwater intervention functions. This combination allows the platform to perform tasks that traditionally required vehicles operated from support vessels. Consequently, technology could help reduce reliance on manned resources during certain offshore operations . This trend is gaining traction among energy operators seeking to optimize the management of subsea assets through automated solutions. According to Peter Erkers, Head of Strategy at PXGEO, this agreement represents the company's first commercial contract in the field of autonomous underwater inspection. The collaboration with Equinor also provides a suitable setting to validate the technology in a demanding operating environment. The experience gained during testing will allow us to measure
Jun 12, 2026 · via inspenet.com
New Delhi: The telecom department has exempted spectrum in the 5.9 GHz band and the high-frequency band of 77-81 GHz from licensing requirements, which experts believe will boost passenger safety in vehicles and pave the way for the development of autonomous vehicles. The spectrum in the frequency band of 5.9 GHz has been exempted from a licence for wireless gear installed in the vehicle to enable its connectivity with the intelligent traffic management system. "The establishment, maintenance or working of On Board Unit installed on a vehicle, forming a part of such vehicle or held or carried by an individual in relation to a vehicle for the sole purpose of cellular vehicle-to-everything communication, which is operated as part of an intelligent transport system in the 5875-5905 MHz frequency band, shall be permitted without assignment of radio frequency, on non-interference, non-protection and non-exclusive basis," the notification said. According to the notification dated June 11, no license will be required for possession of such on-board-unit by any person or its sale or hire by any dealer. The frequency band of 77-81 GHz is used for the establishment, maintenance or operation of a short-range Automotive Radar System installed on a vehicle and operating in the exempted frequency band. These radars are used for the automatic passenger safety system ADAS (Advanced Driver Assistance Systems), which enables features like emergency braking, lane departure warnings, and adaptive cruise control. "The establishment, maintenance or working of a Short-Range Automotive Radar System installed on a vehicle and operating in the 77-81 GHz frequency band, shall be permitted without assignment of radio frequency, on noninterference, non-protection and non-exclusive basis; and...no license shall be required for possession of such Short-Range Automotive Radar System by any person or its sale or hire by any dealer," the notification said. Former CMD BSNL
Jun 12, 2026 · via m.economictimes.com
Skip to main content
Publishing Partner:
Taiwan Excellence
Publishing Partners
Taiwan Excellence Brings Trusted AI Innovation to ITS America 2026, Strengthening Taiwan–U.S. Mobility Partnerships
Gift Article
Share
Expand
Ming-Ya Lin, Director of TECO Chicago, joins Robert Edelstein, Senior Vice President and Global Intelligent Transportation Systems Lead at AECOM, and Bobby McCurdy, Vice President of Policy and Advocacy at ITS America, during a guided tour of the Taiwan Excellence Pavilion at ITS America Conference & Expo 2026 in Detroit.
(Taiwan Excellence)
June 12, 2026 01:29 PM EDT
Jun 12, 2026 · via autonews.com
The Forum marks the first public milestone since the launch of the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA) in October 2025 and its working groups in February 2026. Under the theme "From collaboration to deployment", participants will discuss how to transform technical cooperation into concrete industrial action and large-scale deployment. Opening the event, Executive Vice-President Henna Virkkunen will launch the Autonomous Drive Ambition Cities (ADACities) flagship initiative to accelerate the deployment of AI-enabled autonomous mobility solutions in European cities. The conference will focus on Europe's position in the rapidly evolving global automotive landscape; investment and technology gaps across the digital automotive ecosystem, opportunities for international cooperation, and pathways to scaling autonomous mobility solutions. Participants from Europe, Japan, UK and US will share experiences and explore partnerships. ECAVA members will present the Alliance's draft technology roadmaps and priorities for software-defined vehicles, data pooling and foundational AI model development for the Autonomous driving stack, next-generation automotive hardware, and the deployment of autonomous vehicles. Representatives from the European Commission and European Parliament will give updates on the implementation of the Automotive Action Plan and related initiatives. The event will conclude with an online Information Day on 25 June on ADACities Call for Expression of Interest, open to all interested stakeholders. The online seminar will be available on the Commission’s streaming service. The Forum comes at a pivotal moment for the European automotive sector. Building on the Commission's Automotive Action Plan and Apply AI Strategy, ECAVA aims to strengthen EU's technological sovereignty, accelerate innovation and the development of a competitive European ecosystem for software-defined and autonomous vehicles. Read more about the European Connected and Autonomous Vehicle Alliance (ECAVA).
Jun 12, 2026 · via digital-strategy.ec.europa.eu
The idea of self-driving cars used to be something out of science fiction stories, whether it was KITT, a futuristic talking car from the 1980s TV series Knight Rider, or the robotic Jonny Cab taxis from the 1990 film Total Recall. Now, however, people can see cars like these driving on the streets of the DMV. The driverless taxi service Waymo has become an innovative form of transportation in many major American cities, responsible for more than 500,000 rides per week. While the majority of these rides occur in the western United States, Waymo is beginning to test its services in Baltimore and Washington, D.C. Self-driving cars like the Waymo appear to be a recent invention, but autonomous technology has a surprisingly long history in the automobile industry. Former U.S. Army engineer Francis Houdina became one of the first to create a driverless car in 1925, exhibiting what he called the “American Wonder” in New York City. Rather than being completely autonomous, though, radio controlled this car, similar to today’s remote-controlled toy cars. By the late 1960s, roboticists created the first fully autonomous vehicle, named “Shakey the Robot,” complete with internal computers, cameras, sensors and even early AI software that allowed it to navigate a route fully independently. This series of advancements continued into 1995, when, as part of the “No Hands Across America” project, two graduate students at Carnegie Mellon University successfully built a car that drove across the country almost completely on its own. In 2015, after indulging in their own self-driving car project, Google’s prototype “Firefly” made a fully independent trip through Austin, Texas. In 2016, Firefly became what is now known as Waymo. Since then, Waymo has continued testing and refining its design, launching the Early Rider Program in 2017 as its first public trial. It
Jun 12, 2026 · via thesentinel.com